12-Month Wedding Timeline: Plan for a $15,001 - $20,000 Wedding with More than 300 guests

Wedding Purchase Timeline

Wedding Rings/Bands (not Engagement Ring)

Purchase/Book By: 09/28/2024

10.1 mos

Event Location/Venue

Purchase/Book By: 10/05/2024

9.9 mos

Wedding Dress

Purchase/Book By: 10/31/2024

9 mos

Invitations

Purchase/Book By: 12/03/2024

8 mos

Event Rentals

Purchase/Book By: 12/10/2024

7.7 mos

Other Wedding Jewelry (Earrings, Necklace, Watches, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 12/18/2024

7.5 mos

Photography & Video Services

Purchase/Book By: 12/29/2024

7.1 mos

Ceremony Officiant (JP, Officiant, Celebrant, Pastor, Priest, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 01/01/2025

7 mos

Event Bar Service

Purchase/Book By: 01/01/2025

7 mos

Event Food Service or Catering

Purchase/Book By: 01/16/2025

6.5 mos

Suit or Tuxedo

Purchase/Book By: 01/20/2025

6.4 mos

Entertainment (DJ, Live Band, Musician/s, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 01/31/2025

6 mos

Transportation (Limo, Other Travel, etc)

Purchase/Book By: 01/31/2025

6 mos

Bakery (Wedding Cake/dessert)

Purchase/Book By: 02/07/2025

5.8 mos

Planner - (Coordination Services)

Purchase/Book By: 02/11/2025

5.7 mos

Flowers & Decorations (Bouquets, Arrangements, Decorations, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 02/11/2025

5.7 mos

Attire Accessories

Purchase/Book By: 02/14/2025

5.6 mos

Gifts & Favors

Purchase/Book By: 03/19/2025

4.5 mos

Beauty, Health & Spa (Hair, Makeup, Diet, etc.)

Purchase/Book By: 04/25/2025

3.3 mos

NOTE: This wedding timeline is crafted based on the purchasing habits of other couples, providing a practical framework to guide your planning process. By reflecting common choices and sequences, it offers a reliable structure to help you organize your special day effectively.